Members of the Growth Policy Committees (GPC) and a consultant will be available in Conrad, Dupuyer and Brady during the week of Jan. 24 to provide information, answer questions and listen to residents.

“The committee members want to provide an opportunity for persons throughout the county to share their thoughts in an informal local setting,” Anne Cossitt, a GPC consultant, tells the I-O.

The committees will consider the information from these sessions in their recommendations.

Committee members invite anyone interested to show up at the following times and locations:

The 2011 MAGIE (Montana Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit) is scheduled Jan. 20-22, in Great Falls at the 4 Seasons Arena on the State Fairgrounds.

MAGIE is Montana’s largest farm and ranch trade show, with over 200 exhibitors scheduled to attend. You’ll see the latest in farming technology: including irrigation technology, guidance systems, implements, business management, livestock handling equipment and wind power just to name a few.

MAGIE is also hosting several workshops, which will all be held in the Paddock building on the State Fairgrounds. Jim Sargent of KMON tells the I-O, “Thursday will feature three tremendous speakers beginning with 2010 National FFA officer candidate, Karrisa Floerchinger, who will be discussing the National FFA convention.”